Parks and Recreation
Season 3
The third season consisted of several major story arcs, including a complete shutdown of the Pawnee government for budgetary reasons, inspired by the real-life global financial crisis. Other storylines included the parks department's organization of a harvest festival, a romance between Leslie and Ben, and the dating and eventual marriage of Andy Dwyer and April Ludgate.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 1
Go Big or Go Home
Aired
01/20/2011
Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully trying to have their budget restored by using Ann to charm Chris with a date, Leslie decides to make an all or nothing play by resurrecting the Pawnee Harvest Festival. Meanwhile, Ben restarts the youth basketball league and instates Ron and Andy to coach the only two teams. April returns from a vacation with a new boyfriend.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 2
Flu Season
Aired
01/27/2011
While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 3
Time Capsule
Aired
02/03/2011
Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 4
Ron & Tammy: Part Two
Aired
02/10/2011
Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 5
Media Blitz
Aired
02/17/2011
While advertising for the Harvest Festival, Ben has to deal with some troubling questions about his past. Meanwhile, Andy continues to try to win April back.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 6
Indianapolis
Aired
02/24/2011
Ron and Leslie take a road trip to the big city in order to visit Ron's favorite place which happens to be a steakhouse, but Leslie has alternative motives for the trip.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 7
Harvest Festival
Aired
03/17/2011
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 8
Camping
Aired
03/24/2011
Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann gets nervous when Chris returns to Pawnee as the new city manager.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 9
Andy and April's Fancy Party
Aired
04/14/2011
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 10
Soulmates
Aired
04/21/2011
Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competition as part of his plans to make Pawnee healthier.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 11
Jerry's Painting
Aired
04/28/2011
Jerry’s contribution to Leslie’s community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 12
Eagleton
Aired
05/05/2011
Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing Leslie to go to war with Eagleton. Meanwhile, everyone finds out that it is Ron's birthday, a fact that he went to extreme lengths to conceal.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 13
The Fight
Aired
05/12/2011
When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the entire department to the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new alcohol, "Snake Juice."
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 14
Road Trip
Aired
05/12/2011
When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for him. Ron teaches a young student about his views on government. Meanwhile, Andy gets his feelings hurt by April after playing Tom's new game.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 15
The Bubble
Aired
05/19/2011
Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to question his career choices. Leslie is caught off guard when Ben has a meeting with her mom.
Parks and Recreation
Season 3 Episode 16
Li'l Sebastian
Aired
05/19/2011
Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chris reacts badly to a health problem.
Cast for Parks and Recreation Season 3
Amy Poehler
Leslie Knope
Rashida Jones
Ann Perkins
Aziz Ansari
Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman
Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza
April Ludgate
Adam Scott
Ben Wyatt
Rob Lowe
Chris Traeger
Jim O'Heir
Jerry Gergich
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